Sage-Tips

How many propane tanks does it take to fry a turkey?

In addition to the turkey pot and the burner you’ll need a 5-gallon propane tank and a long-stemmed thermometer. If you’re going to deep fry a bunch of turkeys you’d better have two or three propane tanks on hand. Set the propane tank as far away from the burner as the connections will allow.

How many times can you use the same oil to fry a turkey?

When cared for and stored properly, you can reuse peanut oil three to five times within six months. Keep in mind that you’ll probably need to add fresh oil each time you deep fry a turkey to bring the oil level up to the amount needed for frying.

How long does a propane tank last for a deep fryer?

This is simple math. A propane tank holds about 4.2 gallons and there’s about 91k BTUs per gallon. The burner is 16k BTUs. 91k/16k = 5.69 hours per gallon, so a little more than 23 1/2 hours of cooking with a full tank.

Can you fry multiple turkeys in the same oil?

Reusing deep frying oil is fine (up to a point – you can’t refry indefinitely), and in fact the flavour often improves with use. You should be absolutely fine frying two turkeys one after the other for Thanksgiving.

Is one propane tank enough to fry a turkey?

This depends on several factors. But in general, if you are cooking one turkey, one standard 20 pound propane tank will be more than enough to fully cook the bird and then some.

Which end of turkey goes in fryer first?

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The turkey should be placed in basket neck end first. Slowly lower basket into hot oil to completely cover turkey. Maintain the temperature of the oil at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and cook turkey for 3 1/2 minutes per pound, about 45 minutes.

Can you reuse oil after frying turkey?

Don’t let that deter you because you can reuse oil for frying. Under normal conditions, oil can be heated for up to six hours. A deep-fried turkey can cook in under an hour (three minutes per pound) so you can fry six items on six different occasions with a single batch of oil.

Can you reuse oil after frying?

Yes, you can reuse it. But there are a few rules for happy oil recycling. Because frying occurs at high temperatures, use oils with a high smoking point that won’t easily break down. These include canola, peanut, or vegetable oils.

How long will a 500 lb propane tank last for heating?

That means an average US household will need about 2 full fills of 500-gallon propane tank per winter (500-gallon tank holds a maximum of 400 gallons of propane; the 80\% safety rule)….500-Gallon Tank Longevity Chart.

House Size (Square Footage):	How Long Will A 500-Gallon Propane Tank Last?
500 sq ft	14 Months and 4 Days

What temperature do you drop a turkey in a fryer?

Slowly Drop Turkey: Place turkey in an aluminum basket/strainer (usually comes with a turkey fryer) and very, VERY slowly drop into the hot oil. Ensure oil does not bubble over the top. Cover: Cover immediately. Temperature: Your temperature will drop from 400 down to 350-325.